Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022
Latest action · Sep 29, 2022 Held at the desk.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 23, 2022
- Passed SenateSep 28, 2022
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022
This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to designate a senior Office of Investment and Innovation employee as broadband and emerging information technology coordinator, and it establishes measures to aid the competitiveness and productivity of small businesses through broadband access and other emerging information technologies.
The coordinator's responsibilities shall include (1) identifying best practices relating to broadband and emerging information technology that may help small businesses; and (2) coordinating SBA programs that assist small businesses in adopting, making innovations in, and using broadband and other emerging information technologies. The coordinator must also provide training to familiarize its employees with broadband and other emerging technologies.
Further, the SBA must report on (1) its programs and activities relating to broadband and emerging information technologies, and (2) the impact of broadband and emerging information technology deployment on small businesses.
The bill also requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in accessing broadband and other emerging information technology.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 23, 2022.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Mar 23, 2022 |
| R-ID | James E. Risch | Original | Mar 23, 2022 |
| R-LA | John Kennedy | Original | Mar 23, 2022 |
| R-IA | Joni Ernst | Original | Mar 23, 2022 |
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Original | Mar 23, 2022 |
Actions 12
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2022Held at the desk.
- Sep 29, 2022Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 29, 2022Received in the House.
- Sep 28, 2022Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5166-5168)
- Sep 28, 2022Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5167)
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 6027 | In the nature of a substitute. | Benjamin L. Cardin D-MD | Amendment SA 6027 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commerce.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 28, 2022Engrossed in Senate
- May 25, 2022Reported to Senate
- Mar 23, 2022Introduced in Senate
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